Technique
- Step the feet apart, wider than shoulder width with the toes facing forward.
- Clasp the fingers behind the back and inhale to straighten the arms in preparation.
- Exhale to fold forward from the hips, lowering the head, and if possible, lift the arms away from the back.
Form tips
- For tight shoulders, hold a strap between the hands to allow some space for the shoulders to rotate.
Muscles
Flexibility
Primary
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Hip adductors
- Shoulders
- Chest
Secondary
- Legs
- Pelvis
- Biceps
Equipment
Appears in
Other disciplines
Joint movements
Regressions
Standing straddle hands on hips
Novice
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